Shuichi Masuda
Sounds of machines humming, sea of fabrics, tailored garments created.
Shichi Masuda grew up in his parents' sewing factory,in a small town surrounded
by mountains topped by ocean of trees. watching cloth turning info apparel
was magical to him.
Longing to be a creator himself, Shuichi headed to Nagaoka lnstitute of
Design, in Niigata.
Here, he encountered the art of metal casting. Mesmerized by their textures
and weight; the metals seem to express, the images his mind created.
Shapes of mystique allure in physical form.
Creating pieces from fusions of metals, reminded him of the magic he felt
as a child in the sewing factory, and excited his curiosity to explore
more.
Working in the world of metals, brought him into an unparalleled plane
of excitement and creations.
Many of his creations takes the form of a ring grande.
It began with a long ago dream, in which he sees a theme park on the palm
of his hand. Vivid visions of a floating roller coaster, shiny apparatuses,
and an invisible castle made a storong impact on Shuichi. 250 pieces are
required to complete a single story. Tha would take about 20 years to complete,
but for the creator (artist or Shuichi ?) it would be a fun-filled 20 years!
Viewers of Shuichi's expressions of 'fun' can 'experience' living in his
drem world. Albeit owning one or not, the impression remains in minds and
hearts of the viewer.
Stretch your right arm. Close your left eye.
Buildings, sceneries, anything will make a ring, once it's placed on the
right index finger. That's his inspiration,he says.
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Solo Exhibition |
| 2009 |
story's#1/Cross Road Gallery・Miyagi |
| 2010 |
story's#2/Gallery MOTOMACHI・Yokohama |
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story's#3/Cross Road Gallery・Miyagi |
| 2012 |
story's#4/CASAICO・Aomori |
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story's#5/Cross Road Gallery・Miyagi |
| 2014 |
story's#6/Cross Road Gallery・Miyagi |
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Art exhibition |
| 2013 |
Salon Business Art/Espace Pierre Cardin France |
| 2014 |
Art international Zurich 2014/Switzerland |
| 2015 |
Neo Japonism/Tahiti |
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Art international Monaco 2015/Italy |
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Milan Expo/Italy |
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Group Exhibition |
| 2003 |
Ultra-metal Exhibition/Niigata |
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Kuzu Exhibition/Niigata |
| 2004 |
Treasure Chest Exhibition/Niigata |
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Love letter Exhibition/Sendai |
| 2009 |
Tanagokoro Exhibition/Tokyou |
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Meguro 10Jyou Craft Fair/Tokyo |
| 2010 |
Tokyo Exhibition/Tokyo |
| 2005.2006 |
Sendai Art Annual |
| 2008 |
Tohoku Moden Craft/Governor Award |
| 2009 |
Japan New Craft/Incentive Award |
| 2014 |
The Hermitage Museum"world artistic heriage Artist" |
| 2015 |
Milan international Art Award |
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